CBI officials raided homes of two close aides of former minister B Nagendra in Ballari, linked to the multi-crore Valmiki Development Corporation scam. Key documents seized in the operation.
Senior advocates for Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple file an intervening application, requesting the temple be declared a victim. The next hearing is scheduled for January 3. Get the latest updates.
Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She was laid to rest beside her husband, President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka. Read the full story and global reactions.
Ballari district launches a comprehensive road safety awareness campaign from January 1 to 30. Learn about the initiatives, key stakeholders involved, and the focus on educating youth.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died at 91, will be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez. A public tribute is planned for fans. Read more about the final farewell to the legend.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, 89, reveals her final resting place will be by the sea in Saint-Tropez. Discover the details of her poignant farewell plans.
A two-day controversy over the burial site of Ratnammavva in Kolagal village, Ballari, was resolved with official intervention. Over 200 police personnel were deployed to maintain peace. Read the full story.
Karnataka government cuts plot prices at Ballari jeans park from Rs 1.35 crore to boost entrepreneur interest in the world-class facility. Read more.
A tense standoff over a Christian woman's burial in Dhamtari ended after her family gave a written undertaking to 'return' to Hinduism. Police mediated as villagers protested. Details inside.
A tragic car accident on the Ballari-Siruguppa State Highway near Tekkalakote claimed three lives and injured two. The family was returning from a temple visit. Details inside.
A 23-year-old mother from Ballari livestreamed her suicide, alleging injustice. Police investigate as the accused absconds. Read the full story.
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
Madras High Court halts demolition of century-old cemetery, ruling right to life includes dignity in death. Bishop's authority not absolute over sacred burial grounds. Read the landmark order.
A surprise night inspection at Ballari Central Jail led to the seizure of banned mobile phones and accessories. An FIR has been filed under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
Bangladesh remains tense after Osman Hadi's burial. Supporters give Yunus govt 24 hours to arrest killers. Latest updates on protests and political fallout.
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
The 88th All India Kannada Literary Festival, slated for Ballari, faces indefinite delay due to leadership turmoil and financial concerns. Writers protest as the event's fate hangs on a court verdict.
Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who died after a Dhaka shooting, will be buried beside Kazi Nazrul Islam. His death has triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh. Read for details.
Clashes erupted in Badetevda village, Kanker, after a dispute over the burial of a sarpanch's father. Over 20 police personnel were injured. The village remains sealed as tensions simmer.
SIT arrests Smart Creations CEO & Ballari jeweller in Sabarimala gold theft case. Over 800g gold recovered. Probe reveals how temple gold was siphoned into private market. Read the full investigation details.
A landmark 50,000-year study overturns old theories, showing monsoon currents and river sediments, not plankton growth, are the primary drivers of long-term carbon storage in the Indian Ocean seabed.
A woman suffers severe leg injuries after a truck hits her scooter in Ballari. Angry residents protest against overloaded trucks, blaming police & officials. Read details.
Ballari police probe after jail staff found balls containing suspected ganja thrown into Central Jail grounds. Investigation ongoing, inmates questioned. Read the full story.
Shivamogga police release the complainant in the Dharmashtala mass burial case after 10 days in judicial custody. The case involves allegations of illegal burial of 37 bodies.
Ballari MP E Tukaram's demand for new passenger trains meets a non-committal response from Railways, citing operational feasibility. Locals feel let down. Read the full story.
A major fire in a truck near Ballari destroyed 40 new motorcycles. The incident, suspected to be caused by a battery fault, occurred during transport from Chennai. Read the full report.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University grapples with a Rs 10 crore student fee debt from affiliated colleges, threatening admissions and exams. Read about the financial challenge.
Archaeologists in Sudan uncover a 4,000-year-old grave with charred insects and fossilised faeces, offering a rare glimpse into the forgotten funeral traditions of the ancient Kingdom of Kerma. Discover the mystery!
36 jeans washing units in Ballari remain shut despite CM's reopening directive, causing massive losses during peak festival season. Entrepreneurs face crores in losses as orders get cancelled.